Elon Musk has offered to buy Twitter Inc. for $54.20 a share in cash, calling the bid his โbest and final offer.โ1 min read
Global businesses are tallying up tens of billions in losses from Russian operations, as they grapple with the financial impact of asset sales, shutdowns and sanctions.15 min read
New York Police Department officials said officers on patrol in Manhattanโs East Village neighborhood arrested alleged shooter Frank James. Federal prosecutors said he would be charged with a terroristic act on mass transit.6 min read
Consumers are spending more on essential items such as gasoline and food and cutting back on optional big-ticket purchases.4 min read
U.S. stock futures were little changed ahead of a wave of earnings reports from major banks and retail sales figures.2 min read
One was fired by Gov. Gavin Newsom, and another resigned in response to the firing, according to a lawyer representing the two attorneys.3 min read
The missile cruiser Moskva was abandoned by its crew after its ammunition blew up, Russiaโs Defense Ministry said. Ukrainian officials said their forces hit the ship with cruise missiles.6 min read
Extensive programs have taught thousands of Ukrainians how to transform from a rigid Soviet-style force into a modern army that thinks on the move.3109 min read
Police on the English Channel island raided a property that they said was thought to be connected to the Russian oligarch.2 min read
Caregivers for aging or infirm family members are heading back to the workplace with a mix of fear, frustration and uncertainty.15 min read
The surge in vehicle resale values during the pandemic has left many lease customers in an unusually advantageous position.15 min read
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While CEO Jamie Dimon said the U.S. economy is growing, JPMorgan socked away funds to prepare for higher defaults in case of a recession, and its first-quarter profit fell 42%.2184 min read
Publicis said organic revenue grew about 11% in the first quarter, as marketers increasingly seek its help in the areas of first-party data, digital media and commerce.2 min read
The vanishing yield advantage comes as investors see the Fed raising rates multiple times to combat inflation, while Chinaโs central bank is expected to gradually ease policy to support its slowing economy.334 min read
The unusual step of opposing the car makerโs pay plan follows French government criticism that CEO Carlos Tavares was earning too much.3 min read
World
The coastal city of Xiamen cuts total quarantine time by 11 days for international travelers, as new cases in Shanghai climb back to 26,000 a day.4 min read
Officials make a substantial upward revision to their inflation outlook, saying interest rates have further to climb until the consumer-price index moves closer to 2%5 min read
Australia urged the archipelago nation to lean on Pacific neighbors for its security needs in its 11th-hour attempt to scupper the planned agreement between the Solomon Islands and China.4 min read
U.S.
Proposal calls for five states to get right to host contests before Super Tuesday in March 2024, as party seeks early states with more ethnic, geographic and racial diversity.243 min read
Local abortion providers said the lawmakersโ actions would force them to cease offering the procedure immediately, potentially making Kentucky the first state in decades without legal access to abortion.4 min read
U.S. Park Police and Secret Service agree to new policies on demonstrations in response to lawsuits by Black Lives Matter and other protesters outside the Trump White House in June 2020.2 min read
Gov. Greg Abbott Wednesday said he would stop state police inspections of commercial trucks on one of four international bridges in Laredo, Texas, while delays and protests continued at several other bridges.5 min read
WSJ. Magazine
The stars of the new Showtime series โThe First Ladyโ discuss stepping into the shoes of Betty Ford, Michelle Obama and Eleanor Roosevelt.Long read
Life & Work
Base pay is important, but there are at least 10 other benefits and bonuses you can negotiate.24 min read
Their clients needed a place to crash, so these property professionals opened their own doors.2 min read

